Your areas of activity with us

• Develop the content of our new study programme "Specialised Crops with a Focus on Market Gardening" and implement it from the autumn semester 2027-2028
• Teach core elements of the programme as well as some courses at master’s level
• Competently design, organise and supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Establish and develop your own activities in research and services by acquiring third-party funding
• Build and actively maintain a strong network within the sector and in research

Your qualifications, ideally

• University, ETH or UAS degree in plant sciences, doctorate preferred
• Strong personal initiative, sense of responsibility, team spirit and willingness to work interdisciplinarily
• Several years of professional experience in market gardening outside academia, established network within the profession, research and public authorities, and long-standing experience in applied research
• Ideally, qualification for higher education teaching and related tasks
• Native German or French speaker with good knowledge of the other language

Some of our strengths

We conduct practice-related research activities, develop solutions useful to the economy, culture and society in general, at regional, Swiss and international levels. It is extremely interesting work, but also rewarding and enriching. Our knowledge meets current challenges and we pass it on to those studying at the BFH or furthering their education while working. We have great future plans. We join forces to contribute effectively to the flourishing of a sustainable society, mindful of its health and distinguished by its digital maturity. This creates ideal prospects to support your work within our school.

I will support you throughout the application process

Cornelia Caputi HR Advisor T +41 31 910 21 82

For questions regarding the position

Prof. Dr Peter Spring Head of Agronomy T +41 31 910 21 61

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